in 1886.

According to Chris Prouty, Taytu was considered an xenophobic empress, who intensely distrusted Europeans. In her own country, Taytu is still honored today as a great empress and leader. She is particularly revered and recognized by the Christian community of Ethiopia, having made numerous donations throughout her life to the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, notably to fund pilgrimages to Jerusalem.

Early life

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